Chinese pewter sweetmeat warming dish, early 20th c., of lobbed form, lid decorated with Buddha's Hand citron knop, inlaid with hardstone cabochons (likely carnelian and jade), engraved with auspicious script characters, bird and floral motifs, opening to a set of five covered dishes, fitted with brass rim and handles, issuing four small serving dishes on short removal arms, rising on scrolled feet, some expected bending to pewter, overall: 6.5"h, 14.75"diam,14lbs **Provenance: a Houston, Texas estate** Start Price: $150.00

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